The rounds in this baked cauliflower bites recipe reminded me a little of potato tots. So, I may try baking them in mini muffin pans similar to this recipe from my friend Kalyn.

With all it’s cheesy goodness, these little au gratin stacks are sure to please. You won’t be sorry if you decide to give them a try. It’s a nice change from the regular casserole.

If you want a more traditional casserole, you can check out my cauliflower au gratin recipe here. It’s also super delicious and loaded with cheese.

I’d like to make up a large batch of these baked cauliflower bites to serve the next time we host a party. I will make up the rounds early and then assemble them quickly before baking.

I do think I could probably assemble them before hand and get everything ready before. It all depends on how much time I have on my hands. Friends usually don’t mind helping out in the kitchen for quick food prep.

I’d love to know what you think of this recipe. And, if you give it a try, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you.

In a greased baking sheet, create thin cauliflower rounds using a small ring. Fill 1/4 of the ring with cauliflower mixture and flatten with a back of a teaspoon.

Bake cauliflower rounds for 5 to 8 minutes. Let it cool and set aside.

Fry pancetta in a skillet for 1 minute on each side. Drain oil and let it cool.

Cream mixture. In a bowl, pour cream and season with thyme, sage, oregano, pepper and cheddar. Mix well.

Arrange the stacks. In a greased pan, lay cauliflower rounds. Spread 1/4 tsp. cream mixture onto each round. Fold cooked pancetta to the center and top on the cauliflower rounds with cream. Add the second layer of cauliflower rounds, spread cream mixture and place cheddar and mozzarella slices.

For the third layer of cauliflower rounds, spread cream mixture and top on cheese slices (cream side facing the cheeses). Cover with foil and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese starts to melt.

Sprinkle the top layer with grated cheddar and mozzarella then continue to bake for 5 minutes without cover or until cheese is melted.

Let it cool for 3 to 5 minutes and slowly transfer on a serving platter.

Garnish with minced parsley as desired.

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Notes

*Cauliflower makes 21 thin rounds. 7 servings. **No salt added since cheddar and pancetta are salty. ***The third (top most) layer may slide a little once the cheese at the second layer has melted, just slowly slide them back up. Optional: Use of a large individual silicon cupcake mold for the stacks may make it easier to take the stacks out than using a muffin pan.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Baked Cauliflower Bites Au Gratin with Pancetta

Amount Per Serving (1 stack)

Calories 371Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 14g70%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 129mg43%

Sodium 683mg28%

Potassium 552mg16%

Total Carbohydrates 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%

Sugars 4g

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A26%

Vitamin C135%

Calcium38%

Iron10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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